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Glycine Combat Sub Chronograph SportvsVaer Design Navy Solar

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Combat Sub Chronograph Sport
GlycineCombat Sub Chronograph Sport
MSRP $1,295
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299
What people say

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Glycine Combat Sub Chronograph Sport

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub Chronograph Sport for its exceptional value as a Swiss automatic diver, highlighting its refined finishing, thin profile at around 10.4-10.8mm, and accurate movements. The watch is noted for its comfortable wearability, with downward-curving lugs on the 42mm case making it wear smaller than its dimensions suggest, and its unique aesthetic is appreciated for avoiding homage designs. Some owners dislike the "COMBAT" text on the dial and find the original strap or bracelet to be lacking, though it is considered a versatile "strap monster." The lume is described as sub-par by one owner, and another noted an inconsistent power reserve. There is a design critique regarding the date window placement, with one owner calling it a significant flaw while another finds it acceptable due to its alignment with the crown.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Combat Sub Chronograph Sport43mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
Combat Sub Chronograph Sport
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
Combat Sub Chronograph Sport200m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
Combat Sub Chronograph Sport$1,295
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
43mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Navy
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminous
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
5040.D
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
Jewels
13
25
Complications
Date, Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,295
$299
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